Wednesday Season 2 shifted its entire production from Romania (used in Season 1) to Ireland, bringing a fresh gothic vibe to Nevermore Academy and its eerie surroundings.

This change, confirmed across production reports, allowed for stunning real- world locations like haunted castles and misty forests that perfectly captured the Addams Family's dark whimsy.

Primary Filming Hub

Ireland became the heart of Season 2's production, with filming wrapping up by mid-2025 ahead of its Netflix premiere in two parts on August 6 and September 3.

  • Ashford Studios, County Wicklow : Handled the bulk of interiors, including Nevermore Academy classrooms, Orloff's lab, Rotwood Cottage insides, Tyler's Willow Hill cell, and even Pilgrim World sets. Netflix expanded it by 170,000 square feet for this massive shoot.
  • Ardmore Studios : Supported additional studio work, especially for complex builds and backlots.

Iconic Exterior Locations

Charleville Castle stole the show as Nevermore Academy's brooding exterior—a real 1798-built haunted gem in County Offaly, previously seen in other gothic productions.

Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow delivered versatile woodland magic across multiple episodes.

Location| Used For| County| Notes
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Charleville Castle 1| Nevermore Academy exterior| Offaly| Gothic castle with haunted lore; perfect for outcast school vibes.
Powerscourt Estate woods 15| Camp Jericho, Nevermore Cemetery, Outcast camping (incl. waterfall)| Wicklow| 47 acres of forests; one spot doubled for multiple eerie scenes.
Clonliffe College 1| Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital interiors| Dublin| Gothic architecture ideal for villain Hyde's prison.
Cloragh Woods 1| Rotwood Cottage exterior| Wicklow| Miniature build created on-site; Morticia renovates it for gala fundraising.
Lough Tay 7| Nevermore distant shots| Wicklow| Teaser trailer feature; hiking trails nearby (check private access).
Trinity College/Trinity Business School 17| Airport scenes in premiere| Dublin| Quick but striking transitional set.
Newcastle 1| Kansas City serial killer home| Wicklow| Miscellaneous hunt sequence.

Why the Location Switch?

Producers opted for Ireland over Romania due to behind-the-scenes upgrades, including new cast like Steve Buscemi and Lady Gaga, and a push for expansive, atmospheric outdoor shoots.

Fans on forums and YouTube geek out over "scene stalking" these spots—Lough Tay and Ashford even offer tours, though Ardmore doesn't. Respect private property, as some areas like woods near estates require permission.

TL;DR: Ireland's Wicklow forests, castles, and studios like Ashford defined Season 2's gothic look—no Romania repeat, all fresh Irish hauntings.

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